OnderwijsDUB28 feb 2024

Not exactly the representatives we were elected to be

Last May, Teresa Pappalardo and Matias Edelstein were elected as student members of the University Council. They come from Italy and the United States, respectively. They don’t speak Dutch. This is the second time international students have participated in the council, raising questions regarding how to make sure everyone feels included and can be effective representatives in a bilingual setting. In this op-ed, Teresa and Matias talk about the hurdles they have been facing because of language.

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TagsMatias Edelstein Teresa Pappalardo Dutch United States Italy University Council

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